“A rethinking of the global food system is imperative to build resilience and sustainability into the system,” he said.

“Moreover, the coexistence of hunger and under-nutrition alongside the increasing problem of too many people who are overweight and obese signifies the widening gap between food systems and best-practice nutrition and health. “

Dr Fan said his seminar would encourage a focus on nutrition and on a transformation of smallholder agriculture by linking small farmers to markets and value chains.